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Authentic Leadership.
Cammila.
2016-07-15.
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What is Authentic Leadership?
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Authentic Leadership is a theory of or approach to leadership. An authentic leader is someone that leads with a heart of service and bases their actions on an awareness of their own core values.
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Why does authentic leadership matter?
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Leaders are defined by their values and their characters. At the heart of leadership is the leader's relationship with followers. People will entrust their hopes and dreams to another person only if they think the other is a reliable vessel. (David Gergen as quoted by Bill George in "Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value. 2003)
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Characteristics of authentic leaders.
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Authentic Leaders...develop and practice emotional intelligence
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Match behavior to context.
Self-monitor.
Understand how they are being perceived.
Use emotional intelligence to communicate effectively.
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Authentic leaders are...Self-aware and genuine.
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Self-actualized.
Aware of their strengths, limitations and emotions.
Do not hide mistakes out of fear of seeming weak.
Show their true selves.
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Authentic leaders are...empathetic.
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Communicate directly and with empathy.
Connect with employees.
Sensitive to the needs of others.
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Authentic leaders are...focused on results and mission driven.
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Put goals and mission of the organization before their own self-interest.
Do the job in pursuit of results not for their own power, money or ego.
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Authentic leaders...are visionary.
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Focus on long-term value.
Nurture the company.
Nurture employees.
Hard work plus patience plus planning equals long-term payoff.
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Authentic leaders...are constantly growing and developing.
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Recognize becoming authentic is a developmental process.
Continually in a state of growth.
Learn from all experiences.
Flexible view of both themselves and their leadership.
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Thank you!
